Joho Drops 2022 Presidential Ambition to Back Raila

Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has dropped his 2022 presidential ambitions.

Speaking in Likoni, Mombasa on Saturday, Joho announced he will instead back his party leader Raila Odinga’s bid for the presidency in next year’s elections.

The second-time governor argued that a Raila presidency will pave the way for any citizen to become president regardless of their ethnic background.

“I looked at myself and thought I was ready to vie for the presidential seat but upon further deliberation, I realized that we have to clear the way first. I realized that we had to put in place mechanisms that will allow any Kenyan from any part of the country to become President of Kenya if he or she wishes to do so,” said Joho.

“After looking around I realized only one person could do so. In the coming elections, we should endorse Raila Odinga for the presidency. In five years we will be behind him waiting to succeed him in office.”

While dismissing Deputy President William Ruto’s recent tour of the coastal region, Joho maintained that Mombasa residents are still firmly behind Odinga.

“I want to ask the people from the Coastal region to continue supporting the individual you have supported in the last three elections. This time there is a clearer chance. Let’s finish the journey that we started,” he said.